THANKFULNESS (3)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

1. Bible Topic

a) To learn what the Bible has to say on a variety of topics affecting our everyday lives, we may find what we are looking for here.

2. Thankfulness

a) Daniel gave thanks even in the face of the lion’s den – it was his habit. It’s in the Bible, Daniel 6:10, NKJV. “Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.”

b) Give thanks before the miracle. It’s in the Bible, John 11:41, NKJV. “Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.”

c) Give thanks to God to let others know where your good gifts come from. It’s in the Bible, Psalms 69:30, NKJV. “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.”
In everything you do, demonstrate your gratitude to God. It’s in the Bible, Colossians 3:17, NKJV. “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

d) Give thanks to God who made us qualified! It’s in the Bible, Colossians 1:12, NKJV. “giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.”
Instead of joining in crude, vulgar, or useless chatter, give thanks. It’s in the Bible, Ephesians 5:4, NKJV. “Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.”

e) Trust God even in the dark of night, and give thanks. It’s in the Bible, Psalm 119: 62, NKJV. “At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, because of Your righteous judgments.”

f) God is on the throne – give thanks! It’s in the Bible, Revelation 11:17, NKJV. “Saying: ‘We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, The One who is and who was and who is to come, because You have taken Your great power and reigned.”


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